Director of Finance, Operations, and HR
Please note: The closing date for this vacancy has passed, and we are no longer accepting applications.
- Location New Walk, Leicester
- Hours 37 hours per week
- Pay £62,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Closing date: 24 Feb 2025, 9 a.m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Implement strategic plans and budgets, support the CEO and Board, drive cost-effectiveness, and lead team development.
- Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, ensure compliance, provide financial guidance, and oversee audits.
- HR Management: Lead HR strategy, ensure legal compliance, manage performance, and foster a positive culture.
- Operations Management: Ensure efficient operations, manage IT systems, develop policies, and lead risk management.
Person Specification:
Education:
- Degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (AAT).
Experience:
- 3+ years in charity finance, operations, and HR.
- Experience in co-developing budgets, financial planning, and reporting for sound decision making.
- Experience with audits and compliance (charity commission)
- Strategic HR experience – able to drive a high performance, high support culture
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex information to lay audience’s
- Collaborative, supportive and able to effectively manage competing priorities
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working: Hybrid options for work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Training and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to an EAP programme
- Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions.
- Generous Leave: Annual leave plus public holidays.
- Supportive Culture: Collaborative and inclusive environment driven by the needs of people affected by sight loss.
Passionate about making a difference? Apply now to join our team.
Deadline for applications 9am Monday 24th February 2025. Applications should be sent to recruitment@vistablind.org.uk
Please include a CV and covering note including your reasons for applying.
First interviews will be held online w/c 3rd March 2025.
If you’d like a confidential chat, call Louise Wright CEO on 01162 498800